08/31/2026
Today marks 159 years since the death of Charles Baudelaire, a revolutionary figure who profoundly shaped our understanding of beauty and the human form. His unflinching depictions of the modern body, as captured in works like “Les Fleurs du Mal,” challenged societal norms and sparked controversy. The 1857 conviction for his poems underscores the ongoing dialogue surrounding artistic expression and the power of the gaze. 🥀
Featured image: Eugène Delacroix - The Death of Sardanapalus, 1827
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